Travel Photography Gear Guide – What's In Our Camera Bag?

Travel photography gear to create amazing travel photos

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Loving to travel and being into photography means our bags are always full of photo gear that we bring to take amazing pictures of the places we go. In this photography guide we will share our travel photography gear and other photography essentials.

TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY GEAR

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Heads up, you don’t need the most expensive gear to create great content. It always depends on the situation what’s necessary and what you can make out of it. It is more about creativity and having an eye for a good photo than the gear itself. In fact, sometimes we use the basics such as an iPhone to create amazing shots or videos.

Although, not going to deny that advanced equipment gives you advanced options, especially if you are looking to create specific content like a night shot for instance. High end gear is certainly nice to have and gives you advantages, but to get a good photo is takes a lot more than just an expensive camera.

With that said, here is our travel photography gear guide.

TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY GEAR

Nikon D5300

Mid range DX camera, produces great quality images. Price/quality is top! The Nikon D5300 is an older model by now, but it has been serving us very well over the years. Get it here

iPhone

Yes, sometimes we do take photos with our iPhones. We especially use it for taking videos and quick editing. Nowadays the quality is pretty good for a phone. Get it here

Compression photo of piscoandbier in front of Half Dome at Yosemite National Park

SIGMA Travel Lense 18-250mm f3.5-6.3 DC MACRO Nikon Mount

Great all around travel lense. With a focal length of 18-250mm you don’t need to change the lense for different types of shots. Works great for landscapes as well as for portrait. Get it here

Camera Case

Protect your camera. A small case is a good way if you don’t want to bring and entire camera bag or backpack. Get it here

Fast SD Memory Card

To take high resolution photos and videos a fast and capable SD memory card is necessary for a DSLR camera or drone. Get it here

Paddleboarding at crystal clear lake Eibsee with no light reflection in water

Gobe Polarizing Filter

A high quality polarizing filter is a great tool to filter out light reflection on a lake or pool for instance. On top it makes the colors pop more. Get it here

Long exposure night photography of Monument Valley in Arizona

DSLR Camera Tripod

Especially for night photography and long exposure shots, a DSLR tripod is a must have. Get it here

GoPro 7 Silver

For cool action shots in and out of the water. The price/features comparison of the GoPro Silver was better for us than the next step up to the Black version. Get it here

GoPro Gimbal

Great gadget for when you are on the move and want a stable and smooth video. We use it for all kinds of activities – ATV, bike, skateboarding, snowboarding, running, etc. Get it here

Over under water shot at Lake Tahoe showing huge boulder that is sticking out from under water and guy sitting on top of it

GoPro Unter/Over Water Dome

Must have gadget to creat amazing under/over water shots. Get it here

GoPro Tripod/Stick

Tripod and selfie stick in one. If you are into that! 😉 Get it here

GoPro Mount Kit

Good to attach the GoPro to all kinds of things. Get it here

Couple from piscoandbier sitting on ski lift swing hung on a tree at Obexer's Lake Tahoe

GoPro & Phone Flexible Tripot

For when you want to attach the GoPro or phone onto a tree, pole, or any other object. Get it here

MacBook

Speaking of not needing expensive equipment. Here you can do a lot cheaper. But, we are suckers for Apple and love the sleek design and quality of the products. It has honestly served us really well over the years and the price tag has been worth it. Get it here

Adobe Creative Cloud Subscription

Lightroom is a must have to professionally edit your photos. Check out the free mobile version for Lightroom as well. Although not as capable as the PC paid version, it is good for quick fixes on the phone. Get it here

Hard Drive

We use multiple hard drives for back up. Because, whoever has ever had a hard drive break with all their photos on it, knows why! Get it here

Drop Shock Dust Rain Resistant Hard Drive

Or an even better solution, a more durable hard drive that is shock and water resistant. You can’t be safe enough. Get it here

NorthFace Borealis 28L All-round Backpack

Great backpack with lots of pockets to fit the gear. And in general a great backpack that is super durable and spacious. Get it here

Waterproof Dry Bag

A must have for outdoor activities. We always use dry bags when paddle boarding or being on the water in general to protect our belongings. Get it here